Political Polarization Score in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Political Polarization Score was -1.12 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Political Polarization Score in Sri Lanka, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for political polarization score in Sri Lanka is -1.12, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 66.9% on the previous year and down 221.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, political polarization score in Sri Lanka peaked at -0.349 in 2004 and was at its lowest, -1.57, in 1900.
Sri Lanka ranks 138th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1910s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.57 | -1.57 | -1.57 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.9958 | -1.57 | -0.598 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.638 | -0.638 | -0.638 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.6038 | -0.638 | -0.474 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.558 | -0.558 | -0.558 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.558 | -0.558 | -0.558 | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4326 | -0.558 | -0.349 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.3567 | -0.426 | -0.349 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6732 | -1.12 | -0.404 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is political polarization score in Sri Lanka?
- Political polarization score in Sri Lanka was -1.12 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest political polarization score recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was -0.349 in 2004.
- What is the lowest political polarization score recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.57 in 1900.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for political polarization score?
- Sri Lanka ranks 138th out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is political polarization score rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 221.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Political Polarization Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which society is divided into hostile political camps, where political differences undermine social relationships and discourage interaction across ideological lines.